Scanfill and Sulapac push the green transition in packaging
Scanfill presents foil made of biobased and compostable Sulapac material, claiming a key position in the green transition of the European packaging industry.
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Injection-moulding investment: Alpla acquires closure specialist KM Packaging
The Alpla Group is strengthening Alplainject, its injection-moulding division, with the acquisition of KM Packaging. This acquisition means the international plastic packaging specialist will now also manufacture high-quality closures for tubes, bottles and jars, including in clean rooms if desired, at six additional sites in Germany, Austria, Poland and the US.
BASF to showcase the sustainable future of plastics at K 2025
As the world’s leading trade fair for plastics and rubber returns to Düsseldorf this October 8th to 15th, BASF is again on board - just as it has been since the very first K-Fair in 1952.
Reifenhäuser Blown Film MDO technology makes it possible
The demand for recyclable mono-material packaging is growing rapidly - driven by regulatory requirements and the increasing sustainability demands of major brand owners.
Emirates Biotech partners with UAEU to advance PLA technology
Emirates Biotech has announced a strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in Al Ain to conduct collaborative research on novel Polylactic Acid (PLA) applications and end-of-life solutions.
Coveris installs state-of-the-art Colines cast stretch film line
Leading European packaging manufacturer Coveris have installed their first ALLrollEX 5-layer extrusion line for stretch film production at their flaghsip UK extrusion facility in Winsford, with Colines proud to share another customer success story.
KHS to present pioneering systems, solutions and services at drinktec
At drinktec, the KHS Group will be exhibiting its extensive product portfolio of progressive technologies and smart services. The focus will be on new developments for all container segments.
EREMA increases efficiency in post consumer recycling
A compact footprint and high throughput are increasingly decisive key parameters in post consumer recycling. EREMA is responding to this by upscaling the Intarema series and launching the 2021 model without a cascade at the K 2025.
EuPC appoints Federica Gallicchio as new Managing Director
European Plastics Converters (EuPC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Federica Gallicchio as new Managing Director.
Ineos Olefins & Polymers Europe launches new advanced recycled plastic production
The Ineos cracker in Lavera, France, has received the first deliveries of pyrolysis oil made from recycled plastic waste that it will use to make virgin-quality polymers.
Tosca has announced a significant expansion of its operations in Germany
Tosca, a global leader in reusable packaging and pooling solutions, has announced a significant expansion of its operations in Germany to support the growing needs of retail partners across Central Europe.
Aimplas assesses the risks of reusable food packaging
Aimplas is leading the SAFEREUSE project, which aims to evaluate the risks associated with reusable plastic food packaging when exposed to high temperatures in microwaves and dishwashers.
